News Release

Saturday, January 29, 2005

Man Fatally Stabbed in a Parking Lot

Los Angeles: On Saturday, January 29, 2005, at about 1:55 a.m., the victim was standing in a parking lot at the 2700 block of West Olympic Boulevard. He was involved in a dispute with two male Asians. The victim was attacked and stabbed to death. Both suspects left the location in two separate vehicles, one is described as a 2003-2005 black Sport Utility Vehicle and the other is described as a 2000-2004 dark colored sedan.

Both suspects are described as male Asians, 18-28 years old and 5'8" to 5' 11".

The victim's, a 26 year-old male Korean, identity is being withheld pending notification to the family.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Wilshire Homicide Detectives, at 213-473-0551. On weekends and during off-hours, please call the Detective Information Desk, 24-hour toll-free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).

This news release was prepared by the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3586.